Daydreaming of Baby

So when we found out we were pregnant we couldn't help but wonder what our baby is going to look like.  Will they look like Chris, will they look like me or will they have a mixture of us both?  I think this is something that every pregnant couple thinks of.  So this prompted me to go through all of our baby pictures.  It was so much fun going down memory lane and being the hormonal pregnant woman that I am I couldn't help tearing up and daydreaming of our precious baby.  Will he/she have Chris' eyes, my smile, his adorable cheeks and my hair?  Only time will tell!

So while I daydream, here are a few clips of Chris and I growing up just being kids...and a few of us together in this amazing journey of life.

For now it's just the two of us...but come October our family will be expanding!

15 Weeks

Being pregnant is more than I ever expected or dreamed it would be!  I have been very blessed to have not dealt with any morning sickness, nausea or any of the other symptoms many face in their first trimester.  The only issue I have had thus far is the crazy back pain and the stretching of this growing bump.  But I beyond thrilled to be experiencing God's miracle.

The bump is getting bigger by the day and truthfully I am in shock of how fast I have grown.  Everyone is different and their bodies react differently to pregnancy.  Some grow bigger, some carry low, some carry high, etc...but honestly I was never expecting to show as much as I am at this point already.  However, there is no mistaking that there is a baby in there and there has not really been that in-between stage where you are pregnant and people can't tell.  In fact, people were asking before I was even ready to announce.

The other day my mom and I had a day of shopping and she could tell how uncomfortable I was in my clothing.  She said "I love you honey, but its time to start wearing only maternity clothes."  So we headed to the nearest maternity store and we tried on what felt like a million clothes.  Let me just say that this was no easy task and I couldn't have done it without my amazing mom!  She helped me grab sizes, different shirts and even put on those baby bumps they have in the dressing room to make sure it will fit with the growing belly.  We were both in awe of how these clothes stretch!  I am much more comfortable now in my maternity clothes and can finally breathe! Thanks a million mom for battling the dressing room with me!

Since so many others start a pregnant journal when they are pregnant or turn their blog into one, I have decided that I am just going to blog about it.  Plus it gives everyone a chance to see what's going on.  However, I promise this will not become just a baby blog! :) So without further ado, here we go...



How far along? 15 weeks.  The baby is the size of a naval orange!  (4.5in, 2 to 3oz)

Maternity clothes? It's all I am wearing.  Maternity shorts, shirts and dresses.  I am still able to wear some of my older maxi dresses but have to pray that my boobs don't pop out! lol

Stretch marks? Not yet.
Sleep: Sleeping is hard right now.  We got the pregnancy pillow to help relieve some of the pressure but I am still feeling growing pains and tossing and turning has become harder than I thought.  And thanks to the many bathroom breaks the hubby occasionally wakes up too to make sure I am ok.

Best moment this week:  I could have sworn I felt a flutter, but not 100% sure.

Miss Anything? Wine!  If any pregnant woman says that they don't miss alcohol because they are pregnant are full of it!  Especially at this time of year when patio drinking is the best!
Movement: Just a flutter, I think...

Food cravings: Cherry Tomatoes, Avocados and these amazing homemade fries my hubby makes!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No, been really blessed

Gender: we find out at the beginning of June

Labor Signs: Way too early.
Symptoms: crazy back pain and stretching pains in the belly 

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: I really couldn't be happier!

Looking forward to: oh so much!  Being able to fill the baby, our next appointment on May 10th, finding out the gender...the list goes on and on!

The Bump Is Out!

I was originally planning on telling the story of how we found out we were pregnant, how we told the parents and family and all the fun details that come with it all.  However, lets face it, the bump is out (definitely can't hide it anymore) and I am ready to show it off.  I will go ahead and forewarn you this bump came a lot sooner and larger than I was expecting!

Are you ready for this...and there it is!  I feel like it showed up overnight!

It became really hard to hide after week 10.  Instead of us telling others we were pregnant the bump did it for us!

The belly is still growing (my uterus is already at my belly button) and it's starting to get in the way of my sleep and some of my regular routines like applying my makeup, bending down and putting on my shoes.  The pregnancy pillow is going to be my next purchase!!!  I know, we still have a long ways to go and it's only going to get harder but I wouldn't trade it for the world!  This baby is already loved by so many especially by mommy & daddy!

I promise to share the story of how we found out and how we shared our amazing news (I have video and all)!  Stay tuned for more to come...



Coming October 2012...

We have big news in the Lenz household!

That's right folks, we are expecting a baby! 

Come October 2012 our lives will be changing forever.  We are beyond thrilled and look forward to being parents!  God has blessed us with this special gift and we are over the moon!

So much more to come...

Hello Friday

This week has been a long and tiring one, hense my absense in the blogging world.  I must admit I am really looking forward to a rainy weekend.  I plan on sleeping the majority of the time, staying in my pj's for 2 days straight and enjoying a makeup free weekend!

Just a forewarning:  this is going to be a totally random, all over the board kind of post!

So...I started a new job!  And the great thing is I actually get to work from home again and the main location is only 10 minutes away from the house when I do have to go in.  It's turned out to be the perfect situation.  Right now I am just trying to get a feel for the new company and have already dived in doing all that I can do at this time.  It's exciting and so true when they say when one door closes another door opens.  God was definitely watching over me!

You know that tab at the top of the page that says House Tour?  Well I am actually going to attempt to complete this.  We are very proud of our home and all the work we have done to it over the last 3 years and I finally feel that it is ready to show.  Now of course things are always changing in the Lenz Household so one day a room can look one way and then I get an idea and the room does a complete 180.  I recently just purchased this fun rug for our living room:



It arrives tomorrow!  I am beyond thrilled.  I am a firm believer that a rug completes a room and finally my living room will be finished!  Well almost...let's face it, it never is truly finished.

Last week the hubby and I attended the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.  We had an absolute blast and really enjoyed just having a date night just the two of us!  It was much needed.



Ok I think I am going to wrap this post up and finally start getting ready for this glorious Friday.  Sorry for the random post!  I promise the next one will be more interesting.  Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!